US Bridges

Ch 10 FAS 253 over I-80 & Stream

Fair

Bureau County, Illinois · 1.25 E of Henry CO L · Structure no. 006011500000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
375 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 10 FAS 253 over I-80 & Stream is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 10 FAS 253 over I-80 & Stream in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCh 10 FAS 253
CrossesI-80 & Stream
Location1.25 E of Henry CO L
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBureau County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.38931, -89.83381
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 15
Structure length375 ft (114.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2020)
Projected traffic253 by 2046
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$288,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ch 10 FAS 253 over I-80 & Stream built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 10 FAS 253 over I-80 & Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Ch 10 FAS 253 over I-80 & Stream carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Ch 10 FAS 253 over I-80 & Stream?

The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 10 FAS 253 over I-80 & Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.